Stephanie Mason

Episode 57: Kevin + Steph

This episode is the second part of a two part special, where we get to hear Kevin and Steph say their goodbyes to 2020, a year that’s been by every definition of the word – eventful. It only seems fitting for Kevin and Steph to ring in the new year with a podcast episode about how…

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Episode 56: Kevin + Steph

This episode is the first part of a two part special, where we get to hear Kevin and Steph say their goodbyes to 2020, a year that’s been by every definition of the word – eventful. It only seems fitting for Kevin and Steph to ring in the new year with a podcast episode about how…

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Episode 55: Kevin + Steph

On today’s episode of our podcast, we continue the pattern of Kevin and Steph personal story time episodes on every fifth episode. As a bonus, Kevin and Steph are joined by Steph’s sister and occasional special guest, Katie Keller Schnetzer. Together our three hosts talk about their annual family vacation to Myrtle Beach with the “in…

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Episode 54: Kevin + Steph

On today’s episode, Kevin and Steph are once again joined by Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer as the three of them share some insight into their personal life outside the recording room – their friends, family and a constant stream of stories you did not think you would get to hear about our hosts. Today…

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Episode 53: Jeni Britton Bauer

On todays episode, Kevin and Steph talk with Jeni Britton Bauer – a woman who has had a hard start at adult life but eventually made it to a point where she can inspire and help others with her story. Bauer’s life goes from dropping out of college and having to live in her car…

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Episode 52: Courtney Simmons

In todays episode, Kevin and Steph touch on the delicate subject of adoption, a very complicated process that is actually misrepresented in media constantly but when it works out, it is a heartwarming and wholesome story for us to hear. Courtney Simmons is one person who beat the adoption hurdles. Courtney Simmons is the proud…

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Episode 51: Amy Freudiger

Religion is a very complicated and personal experience for people, for some it’s a way to pass a Sunday afternoon and for others it’s a of life. For no one is that more true than it is for Amy Freudiger. In todays episode, Kevin and Steph talk with Amy about her experience with faith. Listen…

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Episode 50: Kevin + Steph

In this episode, Kevin and Steph celebrate the one year anniversary of the Tell Us a Good Story podcast! After fifty episodes and dozens of special guests from every walk of life, it only seems fitting to make the one year of the show by having a fun conversation with the “man behind the curtain”,…

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Episode 49: Joe Serio

In todays episode, Kevin and Steph take a dive into the world of organized crime by bringing in Joe Serio, author of the critically acclaimed book, Investigating the Russian Mafia to share his experience in the underground world of business and politics and exposing the underbelly of the Russian mafia. Not only is Joe Serio…

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Episode 48: Rodney Smith Jr

In todays episode, Kevin and Steph talk to Rodney Smith Jr. who founded the Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service, is a man who leads by example. He aims to give back to the community by helping those less able than him, with dozens of volunteers to help his cause. His organizations were created…

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Episode 47: Phil Cooke

In todays episode of the podcast, Kevin and Steph dive into the world of movie magic while having an amazing conversation with American writer and television and movie producer, Phil Cooke. But Phil Cooke isn’t just any ordinary guest, outside of his mundane job as a film producer, he has had many adventures in the…

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Episode 46: Pastor Greg Ford

In today’s episode of the Tell Us a Good Story podcast, Kevin and Steph are joined by special guest and friend Pastor Greg Ford. He is the founding and lead pastor of One Church in Gahanna, Ohio. Ford also serves as Moen Chair for Pentecostal Preaching for the spring 2020 semester at North Central University. Two…

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Episode 45: Kevin + Steph

Like every fifth episode in the podcast, Kevin and Steph share personal experiences and stories with all of us and their special guest, Micah Pelkey. But this episode is very special for Kevin and Steph and they have chosen to share it with all of us. You might ask ‘why is this episode so special?’…

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Episode 44: Joe McCarville

In this episode, Kevin and Steph have an interesting and eye opening conversation with a 911 emergency dispatcher. Joe McCarville has over twenty years of experience in 911 emergency communications. In all those years of service, he has collected some incredible stories – from helping expecting mothers deliver their babies over the phone to taking…

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Episode 43: Michelle Warnky

On today’s episode, Kevin and Steph invite eight time American Ninja Warrior, Michelle Warnky as a special guest. Not only was she an eight time competitor but she made history by being one of the first women to actually clear the qualifying course and then again in the sixth season when she became only the second…

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Episode 42: Vanessa Oswalt

In this episode, Kevin and Steph invite special guest, Vanessa Oswalt on the podcast to talk about her experience and career in the world of female wrestling – all the way to getting girls wrestling recognized. Oswalt is currently the girls wrestling representative for Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association, has won several wrestling national championships,…

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Episode 41: Sheriff Chris Swanson

In this episode, Kevin and Steph have an INCREDIBLE conversation with Sheriff Chris Swanson from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office in Flint, Michigan. This is the man who took off his riot gear to join demonstrators in a peaceful protest that went viral. This is also the man leading a law enforcement team to protect…

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Episode 40: Kevin + Steph

On today’s episode, Kevin and Steph celebrate hitting forty episodes of the Tell Us a Good Story podcast, the two of them welcome Steph’s sister Katie Keller Schnetzer to once again join them on the show! Some of the challenges they talk about today include the mundane predicament Kevin has as he tries to figure out…

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Episode 39: Joe Dittmar

September 11 is a day of shock and mourning for the US, and for Joe Dittmar it’s a day marked not only by loss, but by his survival. Over twenty years ago, the two towers in New York City fell in one of the most tragic events in American history with almost three thousand people…

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Episode 38: Kari Pearce

In this episode, Kevin helps make Steph’s dreams come true by having a conversation with our favorite CrossFit athlete, Kari Pearce. Kari is a five-time CrossFit Games athlete and three-time Fittest American Female. She is currently the 5th fittest woman on earth as she prepares for the next CrossFit Games in September 2020. We hope…

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